| Course Description |
Provides the basis for application of critical thinking skills in utilizing the Nursing Process and Orem's Self-Care Theory in organizing Nursing care of hospitalized adult clients with common acute pathologies. Students are required to utilize basic communication skills with clients from various cultural backgrounds; to explore values, attributes, and behaviors of their clients and themselves as they interact and provide care; to exhibit professional behavior as regards clients, classmates, staff, visitors, and other members of the Touro community, and to recognize and adhere to legal, regulatory, ethical, and financial requirements of the health care system, of the state, and of the institution. Co-requisite: BIO 229. |